when it comes to floors do i buy tile and actual wood, or should i go cheap and buy that lifeproof style cheap crap.

And yes, 760 is top tier for pricing on government/conventional style of loans.  

This is a buy and hold long term investment (Joe Asamoah style) if everything breaks right.

Alternatively, you can ask independent brokers what carriers they work with and decide if the list is broad enough to merit spending the time working with them.I'm a fan of Global Green agencies, as they tend to be smaller, but benefit from the "co-op" style setup.

The rents to live on campus for a studio-style unit was about $1,000 and my son thought it was much better to have a 1-bedroom apartment off campus.

In this case however, it seems like it would be easier to install stained glass windows in the kitchen to match the custom stone backsplash, wood floors, Tiffany style light fixtures,  and overall more Victorian/gothic feel than to try and make it look 'modern'.  

I dont think you get set to set the price and the units are leased in next unit up style...so I didnt like this.

He leads a frugal life style and could probably live on less money than you or I.

So if you use the term "primary home" then you will be directed to the right departments at lenders/banks.So on your primary home you have 2 main options to receive a "renovation" loan - the FHA "203K" loan and the Fannie Mae "Home Style" loan.  

@Ray Brown I like your style.